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Hi everyone,

I just started my second round of chemo and my CA125 has gone up instead of down. I am using Gemzar and Carbo this time around. Wondering if I should be worrying that the ca 125 has not decreased but increased after the 1st round. Anyone out there with any experience in this?

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Glenda
Posted on 06/15/12, 10:08 pm
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Reply #1 - 06/17/12  9:36am
" Hello, Sometimes certain Chemo drugs do not work for everyone. They may need to change your course of treatment with a different combo of drugs.I was given Taxol and Carbo, which is a common form of treatment. I am sure your Dr will discuss all your options.

Stay Positive. I know it is not easy
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Linda "
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Reply #2 - 06/17/12  10:28am
" I had taxol and carbo my first time around. I was hoping not to have to use that regiment again. Hoping the increase just has something to do with the drug itself. "
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Reply #3 - 07/22/12  12:21pm
" Hi, 1st rd carbo/taxol is the norm. My 2nd rd was doxil w/o improvment. 3rd round gemzar/carbo but carbo was too much for my blood counts, now on gemzar and avastin. CA 125 going up but PET scan getting better, I'll go with the scan.
Since 6/2010 and hanging in,
Hugs Anne "
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Reply #4 - 07/29/12  11:53pm
" Hi,
I was on the same drug and my ca 125 levels seemed to fluctuate.gemzar was a drug that I toleratedwell but wasn't effective for very long on me.ther are some that work and some that don't.No worries because there is something out there that will...good luck! "
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